# Source: https://learn.adafruit.com/2-2-tft-display/eyespi.md

# Source: https://learn.adafruit.com/1-8-tft-display/eyespi.md

# 1.8" TFT Display Breakout and Shield

## EYESPI

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This display now comes with an **EYESPI connector**. This connector allows you to connect your display without soldering. There are [EYESPI cables](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=eyespi+cable&sort=BestMatch) available in multiple lengths, which means you can find one to fit any project. This is especially useful if your project requires the display to be freestanding, and not tied directly into a breadboard. Inspired by the popularity of STEMMA QT, it provides plug-n-play for displays!

## The EYESPI Connector and Cables

The EYESPI connector is an 18 pin 0.5mm pitch FPC connector with a flip-top tab for locking in the associated flex cable. It is designed to allow you to connect a display, without needing to solder headers or wires to the display.

The EYESPI connector location on this display is indicated below.

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The EYESPI cables are 18 pin 0.5mm pitch flex cables. They are ~9.6mm wide, and designed to fit perfectly into the EYESPI connector. Adafruit currently offers EYESPI cables in three different lengths: [50mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5462), [100mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5239), and [200mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5240).

Warning: 

## Wiring Your EYESPI Display

Wiring your EYESPI display to a microcontroller via the EYESPI connector requires the EYESPI breakout board and an EYESPI cable.

### Adafruit EYESPI Breakout Board - 18 Pin FPC Connector

[Adafruit EYESPI Breakout Board - 18 Pin FPC Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5613)
Our most recent [display breakouts have come with a new feature:&nbsp;an 18-pin "EYE SPI" standard FPC connector with flip-top connector](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=eyespi&sort=BestMatch). This is intended to be a sort-of "<a...></a...>

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![Overhead video of a 1.9" TFT display connected via 18-pin FPC ribbon cable to a square-shaped microcontroller on a breadboard. The TFT plays an animated boot-up demo.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/5613-06.jpg)

### EYESPI Cable - 18 Pin 100mm long Flex PCB (FPC) A-B type

[EYESPI Cable - 18 Pin 100mm long Flex PCB (FPC) A-B type](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5239)
Connect this to that when a 18-pin FPC connector is needed. This 25 cm long cable is made of a flexible PCB. It's A-B style which means that pin one on one side will match with pin one on the other side. How handy!

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![Angled shot of a EYESPI Cable - 18 Pin 100mm long Flex PCB (FPC) A-B type. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5239-00.jpg)

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Connect the following Feather pins to the associated EYESPI breakout pins:

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Finally, connect your **display EYESPI connector** to the **breakout EYESPI connector** using an **EYESPI cable**. For details on using the EYESPI connector properly, visit [Plugging in an EYESPI Cable](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-eyespi-breakout-board/plugging-in-an-eyespi-cable).

## EYESPI Pins

Though there are 18 pins available on the EYESPI connector, many displays do not use all available pins. This display requires the following pins:

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